{"id":360176,"date":"2021-10-30T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/you-should-use-samsungs-bixby-but-only-for-routines\/"},"modified":"2021-10-30T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-30T11:00:00","slug":"you-should-use-samsungs-bixby-but-only-for-routines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-should-use-samsungs-bixby-but-only-for-routines\/","title":{"rendered":"#You Should Use Samsung\u2019s Bixby, But Only For Routines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6afa1508a1a43\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6afa1508a1a43\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-should-use-samsungs-bixby-but-only-for-routines\/#Bixby_Isnt_Just_a_Voice_Assistant\" >Bixby Isn\u2019t Just a Voice Assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-should-use-samsungs-bixby-but-only-for-routines\/#What_Are_Bixby_Routines\" >What Are Bixby Routines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-should-use-samsungs-bixby-but-only-for-routines\/#How_to_Use_Bixby_Routines\" >How to Use Bixby Routines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#You Should Use Samsung\u2019s Bixby, But Only For Routines&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-760588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bixby-logo.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bixby-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bixby-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Samsung Bixby logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s Bixby voice assistant gets a lot of hate\u2014some of which is fair\u2014but it\u2019s not as completely useless as some people may think. The \u201cBixby Routines\u201d feature on Galaxy phones is surprisingly good. You should use it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bixby_Isnt_Just_a_Voice_Assistant\"><\/span>Bixby Isn\u2019t Just a Voice Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people think of Bixby as Samsung\u2019s version of Google Assistant or Siri. That annoying thing that opens when you press the power button on a new Samsung Galaxy phone. For some reason, Samsung also tacked the name on to a feature that really has nothing to do with voice assistants. That\u2019s what we\u2019re talking about here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the Side Button to a Power Button<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Bixby_Routines\"><\/span>What Are Bixby Routines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bixby Routines are simple \u201cif this then that\u201d macros that can automate things on your Galaxy device. You select actions to be a \u201ctrigger\u201d and then you decide what actions should h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en when the trigger occurs. It\u2019s similar to Google Assistant routines, but a little more device-oriented.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of simple Bixby Routine you could create:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If<\/strong>: I leave home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Then<\/strong>: Turn off Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If<\/strong>: Bluetooth headphones connected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Then<\/strong>: Open Spotify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If<\/strong>: Open <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Then<\/strong>: Auto-rotate screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can see the concept is pretty straightforward, but the results can be very powerful. There are a lot of different things you can use for triggers and resulting actions. Samsung also has a list of suggested routines you can play around with.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Bixby_Routines\"><\/span>How to Use Bixby Routines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get started with Bixby Routines, swipe down once from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-51-32.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the settings.\" width=\"400\" height=\"150\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cAdvanced Features\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-52-23.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Advanced Features.&quot;\" width=\"393\" height=\"120\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toggle on \u201cBixby Routines\u201d and then tap the title.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-53-07.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn on &quot;Bixby Routines&quot; and select it.\" width=\"394\" height=\"106\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are three tabs across the bottom: \u201cDiscover,\u201d \u201cAdd Routine,\u201d and \u201cMy Routines.\u201d The \u201cDiscover\u201d tab has some pre-made routines you can use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-54-46.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Discover routines.\" width=\"400\" height=\"215\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To make your own routine, go to the \u201cAdd Routine\u201d tab. First, tap the plus icon for the \u201cIf\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-55-34.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"239\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Look through the list of triggers and find the one you want to use. You\u2019ll be guided through setting it up. You can have multiple triggers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-56-26.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a trigger.\" width=\"390\" height=\"175\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After the \u201cIf\u201d has been decided, tap the plus icon for the \u201cThen\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-57-18.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"235\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find the action that you want to happen with the triggers. You\u2019ll be guided through setting them up. You can have multiple \u201cThen\u201d actions as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_16-59-07.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select an action for the &quot;Then.&quot;\" width=\"394\" height=\"184\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you can \u201cReverse Actions\u201d when the routine ends. For example, if you turn the Wi-Fi off when leaving home, it would turn it back on when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_17-01-15.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Reverse Actions.&quot;\" width=\"395\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now select \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_17-01-38.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"395\" height=\"103\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Give the routine a name and select a color and icon for it. Tap \u201cDone\u201d when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-08_17-02-31.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Give the routine a name and label.\" width=\"394\" height=\"363\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it. Bixby Routines can be as simple or as complex as you want. It\u2019s a little strange that Samsung would attach an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/57206\/google-assistant-arrives-on-some-samsung-smart-tvs-bye-bye-bixby\/\">unfavorable name<\/a> to a genuinely cool and useful feature. Give it a chance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/57206\/google-assistant-arrives-on-some-samsung-smart-tvs-bye-bye-bixby\/\"><strong><em>Google Assistant Arrives on Some Samsung Smart TVs, Bye Bye Bixby<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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